Red GMC Envoy Denali 2005A 'MidGate' could be raised to partition the load area off from the passenger compartment; this was solid and plastic-lined to waist height and with a It featured a retractable rear roof section that slid forward, giving an open-topped load area. The five-passenger Envoy XUV, introduced in 2003, was an attempt to create a crossbreed of pickup truck and SUV. The Envoy XL will be replaced by the Acadia for 2007. The XL model ceased to exist after the 2006 model year, because the plant there then closed on February 20, 2006.
Silver GMC Envoy Denali 2005Production of the XL model was handled by the Oklahoma City Assembly plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This roof is disguised by standard roof racks. This vehicle is 16 in (406 mm) longer and has a higher roofline to allow easier access to the third row of seats. One unique element of the Envoy was the availability of a 3-row 7-passenger Envoy XL version. The 4200 Vortec I6 engine has been named to Ward's 10 Best Engines list annually since its introduction.
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2005 GMC Envoy Denali Car InteriorThe Envoy was Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 2002. A Displacement on Demand 5.3 L V8 was used beginning in 2005. All Envoys have 4-wheel disc brakes. This rating grew to 291 hp for the 2006 model year. Early versions used the 270 hp (201 kW) Vortec 4200 engine, while later Envoys stepped up to 275 hp (205 kW).
Best Used Cars GMC Envoy Denali 2005While it still shares a platform with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the styling is differentiated. The new Envoy replaced the Jimmy name in GMC's lineup.
